David Doak

Video Game Designer, GoldenEye 007

David Doak - Video Game Designer, GoldenEye 007
Born

November 11th, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A video game designer contributed significantly to the gaming industry, particularly in the development of first-person shooters. Served as a lead designer on the critically acclaimed GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64, which set new standards for multiplayer gaming and FPS design. Worked at Rare Ltd, a notable game development studio that produced several hit titles in the 1990s. After leaving Rare, continued to influence the industry through various projects and collaborations.

Led design for GoldenEye 007

Contributed to Perfect Dark

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